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Modular Area Carpets Create Options for Sophisticated Living SpacesLatest trend includes area rugs
Louisville, Ky. – Carpet tiles have traditionally been used in spaces where consumers and retailers need a durable, versatile floor covering. Multi-purpose uses of carpet tiles include basements, family rooms, children’s bedrooms, schools, hospitals, day cares, boats, home and commercial office spaces, retail stores, and trade shows. They’ve even been used for television and movie stage settings, RV’s, garages, and on the floors, walls and ceilings of recording studios. Now carpet tiles have expanded into the area rug category as well.
One of the latest trends emerging, especially among loft dwellers, is the use of carpet tiles to create sophisticated modular area carpet rugs. “The up-to-date colors and designs now available, coupled with the flexibility and modular ease of installation, make the product an attractive choice for use as an area rug,” said Eric Johnson, president of iCarpetiles.com, an Internet carpet tile company.
Design flexibility
“Consumers can use their imagination and create their own design by utilizing various patterns and colors,” Johnson stated. “Carpet tiles with subdued, grassy, natural, or bamboo shades are becoming quite popular among design conscious consumers. The new patterns are more textured and have a softer natural look. Some patterns lend
themselves to even more creativity by their ability to be quarter turned 90 degrees, thus creating even greater depth.”
Carpet tiles may be used over most smooth surfaces including hardwood, particle board, concrete, ceramic tile, as well as laminate, or vinyl flooring. They have a skid resistant vinyl backing so no padding is required. All that’s needed for this do-it-yourself project is a chalk line, straight edge, sharp utility knife, and some double-sided tape.
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Selection, quality, ease of installation and low cost appeal to consumers
Carpet tiles, originally introduced in the 1960’s, were felt-like, flat and flimsy. They did not wear or clean well. Color and pattern selections were limited. However, carpet tiles have dramatically improved.
“We offer commercial grade carpet tiles treated with a protective Duracolor® stain resistant system in over 1,500 colors and patterns,” said Johnson.
iCarpetiles.com offers 18" x 18" as well as 24" x 24" carpet tiles. Premium 100% Antron® Nylon face fiber is fused into a tough but flexible vinyl backing, thus eliminating the possibility of raveled edges.
These densely constructed, low profile ¼” – 3/8” thick, 18" x 18" commercial grade tiles weigh approximately 2 ¼ pounds each. The 24" x 24" tiles may weigh as much as five pounds each depending on the backing system. Carpet tiles, sold by iCarpetiles.com, are priced from only $ .99 cents to $1.99 per square foot.
Carpet tiles are easy to clean or replace. Vacuum or simply remove the soiled tile and wash with mild detergent under the sink. Tiles may also be rotated from high traffic areas to moderate traffic areas to maximize wear and retain appearance.
For additional information as well as free samples, consumers can visit www.iCarpetiles.com or call toll free at 1-866-575-7738.
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